Renal Biopsy, Tissue Biopsy, Surgical Pathology
eD-H Order Code
LAB1900, Surgical Pathology (LAB1900 x3 - Light, IF, EM)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Transport fresh tissue immediately . Tissue in Michels Tranport Media – ambient. Deliver ASAP to Laboratory Specimen Receiving (LSR), BORWELL LEVEL 4.
Specimen Stability
Transport fresh tissue immediately . (Refrigerate if delayed.) Tissue in Michels Tranport Media – ambient.
Additional Specimen Instructions
Special instructions:
In addition to formalin container, collect tissues for electron microscopy (EM) and immunofluorescence (IF).
Three biopsy specimens are submitted to the lab for the following studies:
routine surgical pathology (light microscopy), electron microscopy and
immunofluorescence (IF).
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CPT(s)
88305; 88313; 88350; 88346; 88348
Performing Lab Section
Surgical Pathology
Turnaround Time
Varies.